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Facility Rental Gazela
THE TALL SHIP GAZELA FAST FACTS:Location: Columbus Boulevard and Market Street (Great Plaza Esplanade along the Delaware River)·Capacity: 50Operational Periods: Summer: May through September Ideal for: Private receptions and intimate gatherings The Tall Ship Gazela is currently maintained and operated by the Philadelphia Ship Preservation Guild. for more information about renting the ship,...
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Independence Week at the Waterfront
The Delaware River Waterfront has tons of activities and fireworks during Independence week. Come down and enjoy a FREE Philadelphia Orchestra concert, a movie under the stars, a concert by the United States Army Band "Pershing's Own," and the Super Scooper All-You-Can-Eat Ice Cream Festival. When you're at the waterfront, stop by the new Spruce Street Harbor Park to check out what all the buzz...
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Philadelphia Magazine: The 100 Most Influential People in Philadelphia
DRWC President Joe Forkin was named one of the most influential people in Philadelphia for spearheading development projects and connector street upgrades up and down the Delaware River from Allegheny and Oregan Avenues, including the new i-95 CAP and Park project that will connect Old City to the Waterfront. The 100 Most Influential People in Philadelphia
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News Update: Walnut East Parking Lot
Please note that the Walnut East Parking lot will be closed for parking on Monday, May 30 at 5 pm through Wednesday, June 1 at midnight. Parking will be available in the Walnut West and Market Street Parking lots. We apologize for any inconvenience this may present and thank you in advance for your cooperation. For questions or parking inquiries, contact parking@drwc.org or visit...
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Summer on the Waterfront 2018
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The Philadelphia Inquirer: Durst teams with Philly’s The Badger Group on Penn’s Landing redevelopment
The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation is thrilled about The Durst Organization's commitment to equity by teaming with The Badger Group, a minority owned business, for the Penn's Landing redevelopment project. This is a huge step in moving this project forward. Durst teams with Philly’s The Badger Group on Penn’s Landing redevelopment
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Penn Treaty Park
Penn Treaty Park covers seven acres of stunning waterfront real estate located just off N. Delaware Avenue at the corner of E. Columbia Ave. and Beach Street. The park features open green space, picnic areas, a playground, a spectacular view of the Ben Franklin Bridge, and many seasonal community events. History Legend has it that William Penn and a local Lenape clan entered into a peace...
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I-95 CAP Construction Questions and Inquires
Individuals are encouraged to contact PennDot for questions and inquiries about the I-95 CAP Construction project. As the I-95 Central Access Philadelphia (CAP) project, which includes a new Park at Penn’s Landing and an extension of the South Street Pedestrian Bridge, begins residents can visit 95revive.com for demolition, construction, mitigation, detours, and transportation impacts. For...
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Area Under I-95
Share your thoughts on the changes to the area under I-95. Please take our survey to weigh in. Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) is working with PennDOT and the City of Philadelphia to refresh the 55 acres of space under I-95 from Columbia Avenue to Ann Street. While a joint agreement is in the works, DRWC will soon oversee maintenance, security, parking, and...
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The Summer Season Begins
Though the temperature may have dipped towards freezing last night, the Delaware River Waterfront has officially started its summer season. On Wednesday we announced our entire summer season of concerts, festivals and our movie line-up and got a chance to see the waterfront from, well, the water. Philadelphia Waterfront Camden Waterfront Morgan's Pier, one of our favorite neighbors, opened...